Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
On Thursday, 26 December 2013 13:19:55 UTC, johnk wrote: Wowsie... nice box I picked this up in a flea market in London - new in box - for just a few quid. Just couldn't resist it - too many chunky switches, those two Morse keys, all that Bakelite... Immaculate condition, brand new with a perfect canvas cover in its original MOD box It was standard equipment on WW2 aircraft involved in formation bombing over enemy territory in Europe - Lancasters, Wellingtons and Mosquitos etc. When over hostile territory, radio silence was observed, so to communicate with other aircraft in the formation the planes had lights on the wing tips, tail and top of the air-frame - lights could be bright or dim, steady or Morse. Resin was an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system used only over Allied territory - it was a system of coloured lights that changed every few days and was visible from the rear of the aircraft to enable night fighters to assess the aircraft. Just a cool bit of kit - for a couple of months it lived on my desk in the City - folk would wander by and just flick switches and tap the Morse key - all ages and levels of seniority just couldn't resist it. I'm going to attach a bunch of lights and possibly a buzzer still looking for a manual, though I will probably just reverse engineer it... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/f22a844d-4d3a-4e8c-809e-45f7acf1c211%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
I picked this up in a flea market in London - new in box - for just a few quid. Just couldn't resist it - too many chunky switches, those two Morse keys, all that Bakelite... Immaculate condition, brand new with a perfect canvas cover in its original MOD box Yeah, I love well-made, tactile gear. That is a lovely piece. Resin was an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system used only over Allied territory - it was a system of coloured lights that changed every few days and was visible from the rear of the aircraft to enable night fighters to assess the aircraft. There's all sorts of speculation around. One article says RESIN stands for REStricted INtensity. Another says they're IR lights. Just a cool bit of kit - for a couple of months it lived on my desk in the City - folk would wander by and just flick switches and tap the Morse key - all ages and levels of seniority just couldn't resist it. I'm going to attach a bunch of lights and possibly a buzzer still looking for a manual, though I will probably just reverse engineer it... I've built interactive art pieces, so I understand the appeal! - John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/97B999F7-9A19-4F79-8218-8785FD20A71E%40mac.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
On Tuesday, 31 December 2013 13:46:31 UTC, jrehwin wrote: Resin was an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system used only over Allied territory - it was a system of coloured lights that changed every few days and was visible from the rear of the aircraft to enable night fighters to assess the aircraft. There's all sorts of speculation around. One article says RESIN stands for REStricted INtensity. Another says they're IR lights. Yup - there's some difference of opinion - it was definitely an IFF system, but the controversy is over whether they were visible or IR spectrum - I found the schematic on the inside of the rear lid - AFAIK this schematic hasn't been published anywhere before - it shows the RESIN lights as simple switched and fused incandescent lamps - not any special kit - so they might emit in the IR spectrum mainly, but the implication is that they were ordinary visible spectrum - they are not connected via the Morse keys though (even optionally), unlike all the other lights... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/cf56a20e-08c3-4b89-95ec-e9c2009d9046%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
On 26 Dec 2013, at 13:19, JohnK wrote: Wowsie... nice box John K Who are we talking about now? I'm lost. John S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/95C7A7D4-ACB9-46B6-800F-111A4CE5EEC7%40jsdesign.co.uk. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
On 26 Dec 2013, at 13:56, JohnK wrote: ah... the picture on Nick's post. ah… I thought you were replying to my topic subject. Nick has many interesting boxes and inside most are other interesting boxes, John S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/69BF8B83-A6AC-4316-A466-F665B6177FCF%40jsdesign.co.uk. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
Happy Christmas all looks like navigation light control. Though what resin could be don't have a clue Ian On 25 Dec 2013, at 11:13, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: I love the idea of making your own flux - colophony in isopropyl alcohol (rosin in propa-2-ol or IPA) - is a great combo. IPA is pretty toxic and when used in a confined space can give a blinding pounding headache as I know from experience :( Have a great break everyone! Personally, Santa bought me a neat little Ultra valve radio and a bit of RAF WW2 history Here's the thing - who, without using Google Images or looking up the serial number can guess what it is... ? Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/27674348-7383-4f38-b588-5e7c7d9ff1a2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/97B9AF31-97DF-4770-8E31-4864ADF963F3%40yahoo.co.uk. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
Nick, Best wishes for the season and next year! I guess it is a switch box v\for airplane navigation lights, including a morse key for 'silent' contact with formation members eric _ From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nick Sent: woensdag 25 december 2013 12:13 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings I love the idea of making your own flux - colophony in isopropyl alcohol (rosin in propa-2-ol or IPA) - is a great combo. IPA is pretty toxic and when used in a confined space can give a blinding pounding headache as I know from experience :( Have a great break everyone! Personally, Santa bought me a neat little Ultra valve radio and a bit of RAF WW2 history https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vnWi0Ybo10o/Urq9a6EktII/AwQ/geu2 KQ_i_Gk/s1600/20131206_151154_resized_8.jpg Here's the thing - who, without using Google Images or looking up the serial number can guess what it is... ? Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/27674348-7383-4f38-b588-5e7c7d9 ff1a2%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26!AAAYAPDddShx705MuX20yCpp0vvCgAAAEKgNv%2BEjNudDq2DcNDdRU2oBAA%3D%3D%40zeelandnet.nl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
That's wonderful, Grahame! - Good cheer to you all, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/EDA60A24-31F1-424D-B466-7864FE937DE4%40mac.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings
On 12/25/13 4:13 AM, Nick wrote: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vnWi0Ybo10o/Urq9a6EktII/AwQ/geu2KQ_i_Gk/s1600/20131206_151154_resized_8.jpg Here's the thing - who, without using Google Images or looking up the serial number can guess what it is... ? Cheers Nick It looks like a control panel for turning your plane's marker lights into blinky Christmas lights. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/52BB2718.6040702%40dakotacom.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
